India vs Pakistan World Cup match draws 8.4 million ticket requests
The ICC says the 10 October 2027 Johannesburg match has far more requests than the stadium's 34,000 seats.
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Story- The ICC says it has received 8,397,294 ticket requests for the India-Pakistan match.
- The match is set for 10 October 2027 at a stadium in Johannesburg with 34,000 seats.
- Requests are still coming in through the ongoing ticket ballot.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) says it has received 8,397,294 ticket requests for the India-Pakistan World Cup match. The figure, roughly 84 lakh, is far higher than the 34,000 seats in the stadium.
The match is scheduled for 10 October 2027 in Johannesburg. The ICC said the requests came through its ongoing ticket ballot. The ballot is still open, so the total may change.
The number of requests is higher than the demand for the final of the same tournament, according to the ICC's figures as reported. That makes the India-Pakistan game one of the most sought-after fixtures in the event so far.
Why demand is so high
India and Pakistan have one of the sport's most intense rivalries, and their matches regularly draw huge global attention. A ballot for a stadium of this size means most applicants will not get a seat. The ICC has not said how many tickets will be allocated to each applicant or how the ballot will be run.
For Indian fans, the ballot is the main route to a seat. Anyone planning to travel to South Africa for the match will need to weigh the chances of success before booking flights or hotels. Many fans will also have to rely on watching from home or at fan zones.
The ICC has not yet said when the ballot will close, when successful applicants will be told, or how much the tickets will cost. Those details are not yet known.
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